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  • Gifted Education for Parents


    About 6% of all U.S. K-12 students are considered academically gifted. Here are some ways to tell the difference between bright students and gifted students.

  • Parent–Teacher Conferences: Tips for Teachers for Parents


    Conducting effective conferences can boost family involvement in your classroom and help promote positive outcomes for you, your students, and your school. Here's what to do before, during, and after the meeting. This article is for educators.

  • Caring for Your Child With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Ages 6–12 for Parents


    If you have a school-age child with cerebral palsy, there's a lot to know. This checklist makes it easy to find out what programs and services may be available to you.

  • Auditory Processing Disorder for Parents


    Kids with APD can't understand what they hear in the same way other kids do. That's because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and a variety of strategies can help them.

  • Down Syndrome for Parents


    In Down syndrome, an extra chromosome causes delays in the way a child develops, mentally and physically. But many resources are available to help kids who have it and their families.

  • What Is Cerebral Palsy? for Kids


    Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the brain and how it talks to the muscles.

  • Steven's Story: Power Player (Video) for Kids


    Meet Steven. He's 14 and has spinal muscular atrophy. He shares his struggles and successes in this video.

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video) for Parents


    A teen athlete talks about why he won't let his condition take him out of the game.

  • Dyscalculia Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about dyscalculia and what they can do to help students with the learning disability succeed in school.

  • Going to a Physical Therapist for Kids


    Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more in this article for kids.